Aerospace and Composites
In the aerospace industry, materials that are both high-strength and lightweight is the key. By making use of new combinations of materials, weight can be reduced further, strength and corrosion resistance can be increased and assembly can be simplified by using an integrated design. Whereas structural parts made of aluminium, titanium or high strength steel are machined on machining centres or gantry machines, final assembly machining is carried out by handheld machines, drill feed units or robots.
Part machining
In part manufacturing, the machining of parts is stationary, i.e. parts are cut in a machine in several clamping positions. While small to medium cubic parts can be machined on a machining centre, large parts require special gantry machines.
Montaż końcowy
Ze względu na rozmiar obiektu, podczas końcowego montażu samolotu nadal stosuje się maszyny ręczne. Na przykład na tak zwanych liniach montażu końcowego (FAL) wykonuje się otwory na nity w zewnętrznej powłoce kadłuba samolotu. Narzędzia są wyposażone w specjalne elementy prowadzące.
Latest news in the aerospace sector
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15.07.2026
New Products and Innovations at AMB 2026
MAPAL will be presenting new solutions for high-performance and cost-effective machining in Stuttgart in September.
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08.07.2026
Why MAPAL is an ideal partner for the aerospace industry
Interview with Laurent Benezech and Frédéric Estrat on MAPAL’s role as a global process partner in the aerospace industry
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MAPAL in China provides high-precision tooling solutions for the local market
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